Encinal shortstop Osiris Johnson is Metro Player of Year in baseball

Beyond being a slick fielder, superb hitter and fleet of foot, Osiris Johnson is a evidently a pretty good mimic.

The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Encinal-Alameda senior shortstop did a remarkable job this season of imitating his mentor, second cousin and former National League MVP Jimmy Rollins.

In 26 games, Johnson hit .535 with 46 hits, 15 doubles, two triples and six home runs. He also stole 16 bases in 17 attempts, scored 30 runs and drove in 24 for the Jets (19-8-1).

Earlier this month he was selected in the second round of the MLB draft (53rd overall) by the Miami Marlins. Rollins, an Encinal alum, was taken in the second round (46th overall) in 1996 by the Phillies.